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NUR 2090: GENITOURINARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Urinary System Function Urine formation & Excretion Average Volume of urine voided a day 1200 mL-1500 mL What are the characteristics of normal urine Color- light yellow to amber Amount- 250-400 mL per vo...

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NUR 2090: GENITOURINARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED


Urinary System Function

Urine formation & Excretion

Average Volume of urine voided a day

1200 mL-1500 mL

What are the characteristics of normal urine

Color- light yellow to amber



Amount- 250-400 mL per void in adult



Clarity- clear & without sediment



Odor- Aromatic

Explain the process of urination

: Volume of urine (usually 250 to 400 mL) stretches

detrusor muscle



"Stretch" sensation transmitted to sacral segments of the

spinal cord

, Reflex motor action transmitted back to detrusor muscle,

causing it to contract



Perception of a full bladder and the need to urinate



Normally the external sphincter is contracted in a closed position so voiding can be

voluntarily delayed

What urine output is indicative of renal failure or ECF deficit

output is less than 30 mL/hr

Dysuria

pain during urination

Polyuria

excessive urination (2000 mL-3000 mL) without increase intake

Anuria

lack of urination

Oliguria

less than 500 mL per day

Pyuria

pus in pee

Neurogenic bladder

bladder dysfunction (flaccid or spastic) caused by neurologic damage

What are S/S of neurogenic bladder

overflow incontinence, frequency, urgency, urge, incontinence, & retention

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